Dwarf and Median Bearded Irises
Jewels of the Iris World
Seiten
2022
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7643-6389-4 (ISBN)
Schiffer Publishing Ltd (Verlag)
978-0-7643-6389-4 (ISBN)
The only book devoted to the five amazing classes of shorter bearded irises!
Dwarf and median bearded irises are the little floral jewels of the gardening world, extending the iris season by six to eight weeks with great panache. Relatively new on the horticultural scene, these small and miniature replicas of larger bearded irises have nevertheless taken it by storm, because their 4-to-27-inch height makes them the perfect size for most American gardens. Dr. Kevin Vaughn, who has hybridized these irises over a 50-year period in diverse climates, describes all five dwarf and median bearded-iris classes. He offers
suggestions both for historical and modern cultivars, describes best cultivation practices, and details hybridizing methods. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 color photos of outstanding specimens, this comprehensive book is both for beginners who want to
try some of the hottest
perennials on the market, and for seasoned iris growers who want to learn
more about their favorite plant.
Dwarf and median bearded irises are the little floral jewels of the gardening world, extending the iris season by six to eight weeks with great panache. Relatively new on the horticultural scene, these small and miniature replicas of larger bearded irises have nevertheless taken it by storm, because their 4-to-27-inch height makes them the perfect size for most American gardens. Dr. Kevin Vaughn, who has hybridized these irises over a 50-year period in diverse climates, describes all five dwarf and median bearded-iris classes. He offers
suggestions both for historical and modern cultivars, describes best cultivation practices, and details hybridizing methods. Lavishly illustrated with nearly 200 color photos of outstanding specimens, this comprehensive book is both for beginners who want to
try some of the hottest
perennials on the market, and for seasoned iris growers who want to learn
more about their favorite plant.
Dr. Kevin Vaughn lives in Salem Oregon, the global center for bearded-iris production, and has won numerous awards for his hybrids During his 30 years at the USDA he published nearly 200 articles on plant anatomy and genetics.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 02.12.2022 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | 189 color images |
| Verlagsort | Atglen |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 178 x 254 mm |
| Gewicht | 508 g |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Garten |
| ISBN-10 | 0-7643-6389-1 / 0764363891 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-7643-6389-4 / 9780764363894 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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